Pyelonephritis
Pyelonephritis is a common presentation to the Emergency Department. The most important consideration is renal tract imaging to rule out an obstructive cause, which can rapidly lead to severe sepsis.
Pyelonephritis is a common presentation to the Emergency Department. The most important consideration is renal tract imaging to rule out an obstructive cause, which can rapidly lead to severe sepsis.
Abdominal CT: Spotting renal infections. Pyelonephritis infection of the urinary tract starts in the bladder involving the kidneys through the ureters
A 55yo lady presents with a two day history of subjective fevers and left flank pain. She has a past medical history including recurrent pyelonephritis and anaemia.